meade916 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 This week i am tossing together a quick little amp rack to demonstrate just how easy it can be to keep your temperatures under control...and how efficient just a few fans controlled by an SMD TM-1 can be. I literally built this in a couple hours time and that includes going to the store for the fans, drinking my coffee, talking on the phone etc. Cooling is obviously very important to the longevity of your amp. Heat kills. Cool amps live longer. So this isn't the ONLY way to do it, but for those who had no idea, this is just one option. Now the CFM is something that will come into play. Just use something that moves good air. These are some basic computer case fans. They are cheap and easy to use. The draw almost nothing. The SMD TM-1 can safely run 5a worth of fans directly off the unit without a relay. Matter of fact a relay won't even work so don't try it. Most fans i have seen are under .3a so the unit can run a lot. These fans actually only draw .16a so if i wanted to i could run 31 off of it! For this demo i am only doing 4. As you will see in the video, it was more than enough. The heatgun i was doing to heat up the chamber could not keep up with the fan system....very efficient IMO. VIDEO IS STILL PROCESSING: it will be here when ready Available in C or F. They also work GREAT on computer towers! 3 Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 this system worked so good the heat gun could not keep it hot enough to pass 45c. For the video, i had to cut the fan wire just to get the chamber hot enough to get the fans on stage 3 1 Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thank you for this!!! I will apply it to my build because it gets HOT in Texas!! 2 Quote 2011 Nissan Altima aka Red Ruby HEADUNIT: Pioneer AVH X2700BS ELECTRICAL: -Singer 230a -Northstar gr34 -(2) Northstar SMS220 w/ Custom Terminals from 12V Metalworkz -100% Welding Cable FRONT STAGE:-(2 Sets) Hertz HSK165 -Hertz HSK130 -Ampere Audio 125.4 SUB STAGE: -(3) Sundown Audio SA REV2 12's -Ampere Audio 3800.1 V2 MISC (NON AUDIO RELATED): -Interior & Exterior Lights LED -Gloss Black Roof (PAINTED) -15% Front, 5% Rear Tint -Roof Spoiler -20" TSW Snettertons (20x8.5 front, 20x10 rear) -Custom Projector Retrofit (FX-R 3.0, 6.5k HID, Morimoto Mini H1 (faux projector), Quad Starry Night Halos) ----- COMING SOON!! -Aftermarket Fog Lights -Custom Painted Engine Covers My Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/169869-woods-2011-altima-aka-red-ruby-new-video-more-updates/page-109 Retrofit Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/185787-hid-projector-retrofitting-diy-by-wood/#entry2765346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gckless Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice little rack. Just wanted to mention that depending on the way you mount your fans, you should also pay attention to static pressure. For example, in a cross-flow rack like you built there, you should just pay attention to how much air they can move, CFM. But if you have your fans right against the amps with not much room for them to "breathe", like so (circles under the amps have fans on the back side): you need to also worry about static pressure. Higher pressure means a stronger fan. Some of those cheap computer fans don't have enough ass in them to cool enough to justify putting them in some mounting locations. Just wanted to add that Quote "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meade916 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice little rack. Just wanted to mention that depending on the way you mount your fans, you should also pay attention to static pressure. For example, in a cross-flow rack like you built there, you should just pay attention to how much air they can move, CFM. But if you have your fans right against the amps with not much room for them to "breathe", like so (circles under the amps have fans on the back side): you need to also worry about static pressure. Higher pressure means a stronger fan. Some of those cheap computer fans don't have enough ass in them to cool enough to justify putting them in some mounting locations. Just wanted to add that gotcha. But really, any air movement is better than none. Everyone know's that the higher CFM the better. But thanks This is just a basic build that anyone can do very quickly. There are lots of variables that will go into each different situation. I have a old Soundstream Class A 3.0 that gets hot enough to fry an egg within 15 minutes of play time. One little fan double side taped to the top of the heat sync was enough to keep that thing room temperature and it never blew up again after i put it on there. Again, ANY air is better than no air in most cases. Quote All SMD products + MORE available at my store here! https://wccaraudio.com/ Subscribe to My Youtube Channel! Over 1,000,000 subscribers strong! Turn on your notifications! http://www.youtube.com/meade916 Follow My Instagram! Daily live feeds from the shop, exclusive content way before it hits my Youtube channel...and little squares with photo's in them http://www.instagram.com/meade916 The Official SMD Facebook fan Page https://www.facebook.com/SteveMeadeDesigns/ Follow my Tweet (Twitter) http://www.Twitter.com/meade916 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_paralyzed_ Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Very cool. Pun intended. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gckless Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Nice little rack. Just wanted to mention that depending on the way you mount your fans, you should also pay attention to static pressure. For example, in a cross-flow rack like you built there, you should just pay attention to how much air they can move, CFM. But if you have your fans right against the amps with not much room for them to "breathe", like so (circles under the amps have fans on the back side): you need to also worry about static pressure. Higher pressure means a stronger fan. Some of those cheap computer fans don't have enough ass in them to cool enough to justify putting them in some mounting locations. Just wanted to add that gotcha. But really, any air movement is better than none. Everyone know's that the higher CFM the better. But thanks This is just a basic build that anyone can do very quickly. There are lots of variables that will go into each different situation. I have a old Soundstream Class A 3.0 that gets hot enough to fry an egg within 15 minutes of play time. One little fan double side taped to the top of the heat sync was enough to keep that thing room temperature and it never blew up again after i put it on there. Again, ANY air is better than no air in most cases. I definitely agree. Just wanted to add Did you remove my picture? Could have sworn I put it in there, but maybe something happened. Quote "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom50cal Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Saw this on twitter, got really excited. It's gonna get put to use on my rebuild. Thanks big man. Quote On 1/4/2013 at 9:31 PM, HatersGonnaHate said: Wow. 184 posts and I think you're a fucking asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bigolsworth Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 helpful thread. good information, thanks Quote 2002 chevy avalanche Currently have: 2 dc xl 18 set of T2652-s scv-6k Ct sounds 75.4 270a mechman xp3000 d3400 Wanted: saz 200.4 Second set of T2652-s D3100's deadner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Hell yea, thanks for the write up, pics. vid. and time invested for this. I know lots will appreciate it!! Quote 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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